Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine
CVE-2020-0961

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Office
Office 365 Proplus
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 April 2020

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine due to improper handling of objects in memory. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on the affected system. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of the Access Connectivity Engine, highlighting the importance of ensuring your software is updated to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions

Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions

Microsoft Office 2016 (32-bit edition)

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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